Today's Best Bets

Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2008

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Hemlockfest 2008

9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Starbridge Farm, Murrayville

Rock out in the wilderness while supporting the movement to save north Georgia's Hemlock trees. The festival will include live music, food and Hemlock awareness. Tickets are free for ages 15 and younger, and $15 for adults. Students and seniors get $5 off. Visit the festival's Web site for directions. www.lumpkincoalition.org/HemlockFest.htm, info@lumpkincoalition.org or (706) 265-5282.

Author Kathlene Fisher and musician Tony Low

1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Borders Books and Music

Fisher, a first-time author from Jefferson, will discuss and sign her inspirational book, "Let's Really Live before We Die: Stay Inspired with Desire for a Lifetime." Stick around or come back for Low, a folk rocker from North Carolina. www.myspace.com/tonylowmusic or (706) 583-8647.

'Big: The Musical'

3 p.m., Oconee County Civic Center

The Oconee Youth Playhouse will present the musical version of the 1988 hit film starring Tom Hanks. Tickets are $18. The musical will be staged again at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 3 p.m. Nov. 16. (706) 769-2677 or oconeeyouthplayhouse@gmail.com.

Bear Hollow Zoo

1-4 p.m., Memorial Park

Bear Hollow's exhibition hall will be open for exploring today. Stop by and visit all the zoo's creatures. Admission is free. (706) 613-3616.

Jazz Local No. 37

7 p.m., 237 Prince Ave.

This local jazz ensemble features Jake Mowrer on nylon string guitar, Dave Domizi on upright bass and Kane Staley on percussion. The band plays both original jazz and old standards. Admission is free.